It's so true one year can make a world of difference and more one "small" event can. It pains me a little that her father was more important to her than her husband was. All he has left are the memories of her dislikes, a cleaning lady at home, and the likes of the cats (the fish he still catches). I hope the bowls don't smell by now.
I wonder if the nearest future still accepts people who are lost. For sure the gossipers will know who to clean up.

A great story, sad but great.